Timeline of Events in John 1:1-51Before Time:The Word exists with God and is God.All things are made through the Word.Unclear Timeframe (Prior to the events of the passage):John the Baptist is sent by God.Day 1:Jewish priests and Levites question John the Baptist's identity.John identifies himself as a voice preparing the way for the Lord.John baptizes people in the Jordan River, including Jesus.John identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.John testifies that he saw the Spirit descend on Jesus like a dove, confirming him as the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.Day 2:John the Baptist points out Jesus as the Lamb of God to two of his disciples, Andrew and an unnamed disciple.Andrew and the other disciple follow Jesus.Jesus invites them to "come and see" where he is staying.Andrew finds his brother Simon Peter and brings him to Jesus.Jesus renames Simon as Cephas (Peter).Day 3:Jesus decides to go to Galilee.Jesus finds Philip and calls him to follow him.Philip finds Nathanael and tells him they have found the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth.Nathanael is skeptical but agrees to come and see Jesus.Jesus declares Nathanael to be a true Israelite with no deceit.Nathanael, amazed by Jesus' knowledge, proclaims him as the Son of God and King of Israel.Jesus promises Nathanael that he will see even greater things, including heaven opened and angels ascending and descending on the Son of Man.Cast of Characters:1. The Word (Jesus Christ):Pre-existent with God and is God.Creator of all things.The light of men.Comes into the world as flesh (Jesus).Full of grace and truth.The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.The one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.The Messiah/Christ.The Son of God.The King of Israel.The Son of Man.2. John the Baptist:A man sent from God.A witness to the light (Jesus).Baptizes people in the Jordan River.Identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God and the Messiah.3. Andrew:A disciple of John the Baptist.Follows Jesus after John points him out.Brings his brother Simon Peter to Jesus.4. Simon Peter:Andrew's brother.Brought to Jesus by Andrew.Renamed Cephas (Peter) by Jesus.5. Philip:Called by Jesus to follow him.From Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.Finds Nathanael and convinces him to meet Jesus.6. Nathanael:Initially skeptical about Jesus.Impressed by Jesus' knowledge of him.Proclaims Jesus as the Son of God and King of Israel.7. Priests and Levites:Sent by the Jews to question John the Baptist.8. Pharisees:A Jewish religious group who sent representatives to question John the Baptist.9. Unnamed Disciple:Present with Andrew when John the Baptist points out Jesus.Follows Jesus with Andrew.

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